AP English Lang Rhetorical Quiz Terms

Anaphora

A device of repetition where a same expression is repeated at the start of a sentance

Antithesis

Two contrasting ideas that are put together

Allusion

Direct reference to something commonly known

Concession

Acknowledgement that an opposing argument may be true

Connotation

Meanings of a word beyond its dictionary definition

Counter Argument

opposing argument writer is creating

Archaic Diction

Words/phrases commonly known but now are rare

Diction

Writers word choice like slang or formalness

Juxtaposition

When two different words are placed next to eachother

Oxymoron

Figure of speech and grouping different words together (Ex: hateful love or cruel kindness)

Parallelism

State of corresponding in some way

Persona

The face a speaker shows to the audience

Polemic

Hostile and aggressive argument that ties to show superiority over one opinion

Syntax

Ways the author joins words or sentances

Rhetorical Question

a question thats asked to create a dramatic effect/to make a point

Refutation

Denial of validating an oppinion

Tone

Authors attitude towards audience material

Periodic Sentance

Presents central meaning at the end of sentence

Imperative Sentance

Type of Sentance that gives a direct command

Horitive Sentance

Sentance to urgent someone to do something